State/local policies re: hostages within correctional facilities (Department of Corrections)
Submitted | Oct. 23, 2015 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Tennessee's Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All policies, procedures, memorandums of agreements, other memos, directives, communications, occurrence reports, and any other relevant materials regarding the reporting, negotiations, control, aftermath, and general treatment of hostages taken or individuals restrained in a hostage-like manner by individuals detained or under the supervision of facilities maintained under the jurisdiction of this agency, including juvenile, local, and private facilities, if applicable. If additional policies are maintained by other agencies, direction indicating such would be greatly appreciated.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 23, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Torrey S. Grimes
Ms. Lipton: See the attached letter in response to your public record request.
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Torrey S. Grimes, JD, MBA | Attorney
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From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Grimes,
Thank you so much for your message. As always, your help is appreciated.
Have a lovely day,
Beryl
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